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Xiaomi Redmi 8A

Brand
Xiaomi
Release date
Sep 1, 2019
Screen size
6.22 ″
Chip
Snapdragon 439
Memory
4 GB
Storage
32 GB

The UnboxingTN Verdict

out of 100

The Redmi 8A offers practical essentials, but ageing performance, battery and software keep it firmly basic.

What is good

  • The main camera is one of the Redmi 8A’s stronger features.
  • Dual SIM support adds useful flexibility for everyday use.
  • USB-C and USB OTG expand connectivity options.

What is not

  • Snapdragon 439 and 12nm fabrication limit performance.
  • The 5000 mAh battery is not a standout among recent phones.
  • Android 9 and Wi-Fi 4 are now outdated.

How the score breaks down

  • Performance 23
  • Camera 65
  • Display 41
  • Battery 25
  • Connectivity 41
  • Build 47
  • Software 34

UnboxingTN review · based on the specifications · engine 1.0.2 · Updated Sep 13, 2026

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Also known as

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Specifications

Performance

Chip
Snapdragon 439
Chip maker
Qualcomm
Process
12 nm
Graphics
Adreno 505
Operating system
Android 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 11
System version
9.0

Memory and storage

Memory
4 GB
Storage
32 GB
64 GB

Display

Screen size
6.22 ″
Resolution
720 × 1,520
Panel type
IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Pixel density
270 ppi

Battery

Battery
5,000 mAh

Cameras

Cameras
main

Connectivity

Mobile network
4G
SIM
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Wi-Fi
WiFi 4
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
USB
2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go

Design

Weight
188 g
Height
156.48 mm
Width
75.41 mm
Thickness
9.4 mm

Data source · techapi:xiaomi-redmi-8a-scrapegsma-834